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How the Government Champions International Standards for U.S. Economic Power

From the smartphone in your pocket to the safety features in your car and the quality of the air you…

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How NIST Builds Rules: An Inside Look at Standards Development

Every time you use GPS navigation, make an online purchase, or trust that a skyscraper won't collapse in an earthquake,…

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The NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A Guide for U.S. Businesses

The National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework is a voluntary set of guidelines, standards, and best practices designed…

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The History of NIST: The National Institute of Standards and Technology

Your smartphone knows the time down to a billionth of a second. Your credit card transactions are protected by codes…

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NIST: The Agency That Keeps America Running

When your car's gas tank holds exactly one gallon, when your smartphone knows precisely where you are, when your medical…

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What the Department of Commerce Does

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) is the federal agency charged with promoting economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development…

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